Calligraphic Keba 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, packaging, posters, invitations, brand marks, storybook, old-world, whimsical, craft, folkloric, handcrafted feel, traditional tone, decorative text, friendly display, flared, bracketed, rounded terminals, soft serifs, inked.
A decorative calligraphic text face with softly flared, serif-like terminals and gently bracketed joins that suggest a broad-nib or pen-drawn origin. Strokes show subtle modulation and rounded endings, producing a warm, slightly inked silhouette rather than crisp geometric edges. Proportions are lively and somewhat uneven across letters, with generous bowls, expressive diagonals, and a mix of compact and wider forms that creates a hand-shaped rhythm. Lowercase forms are compact with a relatively low x-height, while capitals carry more flourish and presence; numerals follow the same rounded, slightly calligraphic construction.
Well-suited to display settings where a classic, handcrafted voice is desired—such as book and chapter titles, boutique packaging, posters, invitations, and identity accents. It can work for short paragraphs at comfortable sizes, especially when the goal is a warm, traditional reading feel rather than a strictly utilitarian texture.
The overall tone feels traditional and story-driven—evoking classic book typography, folk craft, and lightly whimsical signage. Its soft curves and decorative terminals add charm and personality without becoming overly ornate, lending a friendly, old-world character to short passages and headings.
The design appears intended to translate calligraphic, pen-shaped letterforms into a cohesive text/display font with decorative terminals and a gently historic flavor. It prioritizes charm, rhythm, and a handcrafted impression over strict uniformity, making it useful for expressive editorial and brand-driven typography.
In text, the face maintains a steady baseline and upright stance, but keeps a natural, handmade irregularity in widths and detailing that prevents it from feeling mechanical. The distinctive terminal shapes and curved entries/exits are a defining motif, and they remain consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures.